Journal of
Toxicology and Environmental Health Sciences

  • Abbreviation: J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9820
  • DOI: 10.5897/JTEHS
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 218

Full Length Research Paper

Evaluation of the levels of selected heavy metals in leafy vegetables from irrigation farming sites in Jos, Plateau, Nigeria

Samuel Y. Gazuwa
  • Samuel Y. Gazuwa
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Scieces, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
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Ochube E. Olotuche
  • Ochube E. Olotuche
  • Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Scieces, University of Jos, Jos Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 25 May 2021
  •  Accepted: 08 July 2021
  •  Published: 30 September 2021

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